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Meiosis
m 3e 1i 1o 1s 1i 1s 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does meiosis mean?
noun
(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)
Synonymsmiosisreduction division
understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
“saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes”
Synonymslitotes
Is MEIOSIS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is MEIOSIS worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MEIOSIS
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Meiosis: quick answers
Is MEIOSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MEIOSIS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MEIOSIS worth?
MEIOSIS scores 9 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does meiosis mean?
As a noun, meiosis means “(genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in MEIOSIS?
You can make 60 shorter words from MEIOSIS, such as MIOSES, MIOSIS, MOSSIE, MISES. See the full list.